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A series of Ru(II)(η6-p-cymene) complexes (1–4) bearing the general formula [RuCl2(η6-p-cymene)L] (L = monodentate aroylthiourea ligand) has been synthesized and characterized by analytical and various spectroscopic techniques. The neutral monodentate coordination of aroylthiourea with Ru via an S atom was confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction study. The complexes were tested for their ability to interact with DNA and protein. The complexes bound with calf thymus DNA (CT DNA) with the intrinsic binding constant value in the order of 104 M−1. The intercalative mode of binding was confirmed by the ethidium bromide (EB) displacement study. The interaction of the complexes with CT DNA was further supported by viscosity measurements and circular dichroic (CD) spectra. The Ru(II) complexes cleaved the supercoiled DNA without the need of any external agent. The spectroscopic evidence showed …